"The Pothunters" by P. G. Wodehouse is a humorous novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a group of students from a British public school, focusing particularly on their adventures and mishaps during a boxing competition and the ensuing chaos related to stolen sports prizes. The main protagonist, Tony Graham, along with his cousin Allen Thomson, experiences both the thrills of competition and the complications of school life. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the boxing competition held at Aldershot, where Tony is preparing to face off against several opponents, including his skilled cousin Allen, who is well-acquainted with the world of boxing. As the story unfolds, Tony navigates his anxieties about the competition, his cousin's reputation, and the pressure to perform. This section sets the stage for both the sporting events and hints at the comedic elements to come, specifically surrounding a burglary at the school's Pavilion, where valuable sports prizes have been stolen, leading to suspicion and intrigue among the students. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
The Pothunters
By P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
"The Pothunters" by P. G. Wodehouse is a humorous novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a group of students from a Britis...
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2004-11-01
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Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, ; 15 October 1881 – 14 February 1975) was an English writer and one of the most widely read humorists of the 20th century. His creations include the feather-brained Bertie Wooster and his sagacious valet, Jeeves; the immaculate and loquacious Psmith; Lord Emsworth and the Blandings Castle set; the Oldest Member, with stories about golf; and Mr. Mulliner, with tall tales on subjects ranging from bibulous bishops to megalomaniac movie moguls.
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